This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
10
A total of 43 miners were rescued after five days trapped 866 feet underground in the Pabst mine at Ironwood Michigan. They survived on birch bark tea after lunch pails emptied as rescue teams worked from four routes to reach and lift captives to the surface. Officials note the dramatic effort saved lives amid a dangerous stretch of recovery and relief work.
In Los Angeles on September 30 a secretary to Aimee Semple McPherson testified about the May 15 disappearance at Ocean Park and the route from Angelus Temple to the beach. Deputy D A Morrest Murray said Joseph Ryan will recount Carmel by the Sea investigations and grocery lists found at the Carmel cottage. Walter Moore will identify Mrs McPherson in a car with Kenneth Ormiston. The hearing featured Mrs Kennedy’s collapse and a possible signal from Mrs McPherson to a witness amid the testimony.
In West Union on Sept 30 a special dispatch reports that prosecution arguments closed and the case against Carmin Del es ic for his wife’s murder was submitted to the jury at 140 p m Local lawyer RE WH Estey assisted county attorney L R Layton in the final state presentation Celeste denies being in West Union the night of the strangling and offered several Chicago Italians as alibi supports
Premier Mussolini accompanied by Grandi sails from Leghorn aboard the Giliana for a secret sea conference with Sir Austen Chamberlain the British foreign secretary aboard the Dolphin. The meeting is kept confidential and is deemed of high international importance with expectations of broad talks influencing Europe.
In Los Angeles on September 30 INS reports Mrs Ruth Burket former wife of Flavius Burket heir to a Kansas City family became Rene Pinet after Judge Hollzer granted a divorce. The actress cited her husband’s nudging to shorten skirts and her concern over exposed limbs as the conflict.
Des Moines reports September 1926 as the wettest ninth month in 48 years. An average 9.66 inches of rain fell statewide, with nine sunless days and little sunshine on many others. Officials warned rainfall would push the figure higher and gloom would persist into October.
About 130 fishing junks with around 2,000 people aboard were lost in the waters near Macao during a Monday typhoon. Wreckage drifted along coast waters south of Hongkong as the British steamer Hydrangea saw fishers clinging to debris seeking aid. Hydrangea lifeboats rescued 35 persons despite the rough sea.
William T. Dewart, once a Munsey bookkeeper, now controls about 12 million dollars in Munsey assets and announces the Sun and Evening Telegram and the Mohican stores have been purchased from the Munsey estate. A plan of employee mutualization will begin immediately, with other Munsey properties still to unfold. Dewart, 50, was first hired in 1908 and became president of the Frank Munsey company upon Munsey’s death last December.
Missouri Valley attorney R J Organ files a mandamus in Harrison County Iowa to force printing of the delinquent tax list by John T Long editor of the Harrison County News, citing the soldiers preference law. District Judge W C Rateliff sets October 5 for hearing. Long, a war veteran, has allegedly been refused the job for three years.
James I. Heaton campaign manager said the Bob Jones revival meetings will probably be held at the corner of Franklin and Fifth streets east, not the vacant lot between the Y M C A and Masonic temple. The site is a large vacant lot owned by Worth Hill man, with details negotiations ongoing this afternoon. A waiver issue from Masonic temple trustees over possible fire damage blocked use of the Park Avenue site.
The Rt. Rev. Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram, Bishop of London, departed from Winnip er, Manitoba, to Minneapolis last night after an extensive tour in Canada. He refused to reveal trip plans, stating the journey would proceed through the United States. Advertisement promotes Dutch Masters and Harvester Cigars as mild and mellow fine.
The notice states home delivery by 5:30 p m and asks readers to call 5100 if the copy is not received by that time. It adds that calls must reach the office before 6:30 p m for a replacement copy to be sent.
New York reports detail Richard Merton’s filings for 7 million dollars in impounded enemy property while George J. Williams testifies. The court continues hearings as 25 motions, including a dismissal bid, are argued. defense seeks to counter bribery claims tied to Daugherty and Miller. Williams disputed aiding Merton. Mal Daugherty’s testimony links record destruction to a King fee.
Postmaster Ray Eggert warned readers today that many individuals mail newspapers with insufficient postage. He noted recent postal rate increases for newspapers and said underpaid mail is returned or discarded. Correct single-copy postage is 4 cents for 19, 12 and 4 page papers and 6 cents for 18, 20, 22 and 24 page editions.
Three inmates and a worker were burned to death while battling a forest fire near Carson City Nevada as rain helped quell the blaze. Authorities prepared burial plans for the three men, two of them prisoners from state prison and one laborer.
Mrs Wreondrow Wilson visits Constantinople with her secretary. She is sightseeing and was entertained at a dinner in the American embassy last night.
Town, la Sept 30. Women should stay at home and care for the family rather than pursue professional careers, per Dr. Everett D. Ptass head of obstetrics at the University of Iowa. Flo advocates better health for expectant mothers through gymnastics and strenuous exercise. Gymnasium work for women reportedly lowers infant mortality, notes Dr. Miller assistant to Dr. Ptass.
Des Moines announces Trudy Ederle will appear next Wednesday for two exhibitions and serve as judge in two women’s swimming contests at Avon Country Club. A contract was signed, and W. E. Robb plans to invite top women swimmers statewide for senior and junior events with prizes of 50 and 25 dollars.
In Haverford Pennsylvania on September 30 Virginia Wilson of Chicago defeated Glenna Collett in the third round of the women’s national golf championship at Merton, by two and three. Edith Cummings of Chicago, former champion, suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Mrs. G H Stetson of Philadelphia, five and five.
Shenandoah Iowa September 30 Earl GB May radio announcer at station KMA has won the national contest to determine the most popular announcer in the United States. May 38 and president of a seed company in the area. a Nebraska University graduate currently announcing at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City.
Clarence Gooder, 30, killed Leo Schlichter, 33, and wounded his wife at Fairchild, Wisconsin, after anger over alleged attention between Mrs Gooder and another man. He surrendered after taking his wife to a hospital. Schlichter is father of seven.
In Madrid on Sept 30 artillery officers were discharged from the army and sentenced to jail for terms from a few years to life for their role in the uprising. The punished officers include two colonels two lieutenant colonels one major seven captains and five lieutenants.
Chicago report says the second game of the oil series between the White Sox and Cubs was postponed today due to rain.
Mexico City reports Joaquin Gallo of Tacubaya Observatory argues the rapid growth of radio broadcasting stations caused atmospheric tension through continuous short wave emissions. He claims this tension excited cloud masses and triggered the Florida and Vera Cruz hurricanes with immense rainfall and severe lightning. Further experiments aim to prove the theory with data.
Two San Francisco girls Janet Coleman and Louise Boyd proved bear hunting and Arctic exploration are not male domains by returning to London with 29 Polar bear skins and six seals from a motor boat expedition. The vessel previously belonged to Roald Amundsen. Miss Boyd is a well known London social figure.
Quill and Scroll national high school journalism society holds its first national convention at the University of Iowa on October 15 and 16. Hen ry J. Smith of Chicago will be the principal speaker. Visiting students will stage a fake crime and cover it for a special paper to be published.
JPI-T. D. Davis of Iowa City was re-elected president of the Twenty-Second Jows Infantry association at the closing meeting of the annual convention in Iowa City. R. G. C. Bowen of Iowa City was re-elected secretary. Thomas Foster of West Liberty was elected vice president and J. G. Bealer of Cedar Rapids was chosen second vice president.
Realtors of Iowa will gather in Ottumwa on October 11 12 and 13 for their annual convention Invitations have also been extended to bankers manufacturers and others to attend the meeting Prominent farm economists including Dean C F Curtis Ames will deliver talks on farm problems.
Thandeus Dobbins a 28 year old short story writer appeared in Linux City court today pleading guilty to a charge of forgery. He faced a 2 to 11 year term in the state penitentiary at Fort Madison. Dobbins has served time in Iowa and California and is said by police to be wanted in several midwest cities.
Washington reports show the enforcement of prohibition has cost the United States over 114 million dollars. About 25 people have died in the civil war between federal forces and rum smugglers. Coast guard efforts against ram amassment total 53 million, with prosecutors spending heavily on liquor cases though precise totals aren’t kept. Fifty prohibition agents have been killed in action since the Volstead act.
Attendance at Dairy Cattle Congress and National Belgian Horse show neared 35 000 across three days with strong crowds despite rain. Genese De Ergot, a 35 year old mare owned by C E Jones of Livermore Iowa, was crowned grand Belgian champion while other breed winners were spotlighted. Governor John Hammill expected to attend tomorrow with special boxes prepared. hip podrome program planned and grounds well drained for a large turnout.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.